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A Federal agency of the U.S. government - The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), handles every transportation operation and functions in the nation. The department is a conglomerate of numerous agencies dedicated to each sector of the transportation field, namely Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration, Maritime Administration, and numerous other additional agencies. The department was established, diverging from the jurisdiction of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Transportation, and was incorporated through an act of Congress, in 1996. The agency’s headquarters is present in Seattle, Washington, D.C., and is wholly governed by the Secretary of Transportation. The agency holds statutory authority over the transportation sector, driven by a mission to create the safest, most efficient, and modern transportation system in the world. An exciting, challenging, and professional transportation career is available for interested individuals, looking to progress in the federal governmen

Government
Over $10B
Large
Multiple locations
Public Administration
1967
What departments U.S. Department of Transportation employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation22.4%
Administrative11.1%
Computer / IT10.1%
Management - Other9.2%
Engineers7.1%
Transportation / Logistics7.1%
Management Analysts6.9%
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Professional experience

How many years of experience do U.S. Department of Transportation employees have before joining?
Years of experience at U.S. Department of Transportation: Newcomers: 19%, Experiencers: 18%, Experts: 19%, Veterans: 44%. U.S. Department of Transportation employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Where did U.S. Department of Transportation employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before U.S. Department of Transportation: Booz Allen Hamilton, Department of Justice, Federal Aviation Administration. Typical U.S. Department of Transportation employees have worked at Booz Allen Hamilton.
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Booz Allen Hamilton
Department of Justice
Federal Aviation Administration
What industries did U.S. Department of Transportation employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of U.S. Department of Transportation: Public Administration, Executive Offices Companies, National Security, Legislative Bodies, Consulting Companies. U.S. Department of Transportation employees most likely come from a Public Administration industry background.
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Where did U.S. Department of Transportation employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at U.S. Department of Transportation: Small: 25%, Medium: 13%, Large: 62%. Most U.S. Department of Transportation employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

What did employees at U.S. Department of Transportation study?
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Where did employees at U.S. Department of Transportation study?
George Mason University
The George Washington University
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Employee data

How long do people stay in a role at U.S. Department of Transportation?
Time employed at U.S. Department of Transportation: <1: 7%, 1-3: 18%, 4-8: 31%, 9-13: 20%, 14-20: 14%, 20+: 10%. Most U.S. Department of Transportation employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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How does U.S. Department of Transportation rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at U.S. Department of Transportation: 65.0% Male and 35.0% Female. Age ratio at U.S. Department of Transportation: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 24%, 31-40: 34%, 41-50: 21%, 51-60: 14%, 60+: 7%. U.S. Department of Transportation rates - 6.0% less female than the industry average. Most U.S. Department of Transportation employees are 31-40, which is on par with the industry median age range.
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Career advancement

How does U.S. Department of Transportation rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at U.S. Department of Transportation: very low. U.S. Department of Transportation ranks very low for career advancement which is below the industry average.
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What companies do U.S. Department of Transportation employees go on to work at?
Future employers of U.S. Department of Transportation: Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration, U.S. Department of Energy. People who work at U.S. Department of Transportation most typically go on to work for the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Highway Administration
Federal Railroad Administration
Federal Transit Administration
U.S. Department of Energy